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September 2011

Jellyfish In A Bottle!

This is one of the coolest things I've seen in awhile!
BhoomPlay shows you how to make this fascinating
jellyfish in a bottle using a plastic bag. I think this would
be a great party favor for a an ocean-themed party!

09/29/2011 at 12:06 AM in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Gifts to Make, Group, Homeschooling, Parent Made, Party Ideas, Recycled Crafts, Science, Summer Crafts, Toys to Make, Travel Activities | Permalink | Comments (0)

Collage Art Journal Covers

Red Bird Crafts shows you how to create unique
collage art that they used as journal covers.

09/29/2011 at 12:04 AM in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Creative Writing, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Paper Crafts, Recycled Crafts | Permalink | Comments (0)

Fabric Scrap Bird Magnets

Gather your fabric scraps and make a bunch of
these cute bird magnets found at The Sewing Loft.

09/29/2011 at 12:02 AM in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Inside, Mother's Day Crafts, Sewing & Stitchery, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (0)

Yarn-Wrapped Letters

These yarn-wrapped letters at Bookhou Crafts
are a great way to use up yarn scraps and
would make wonderful gifts too.

09/28/2011 at 12:06 AM in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Creative Writing, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Yarn Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1)

Art With Watercolor Crayon Shavings

Visit Housing A Forest to see more lovely
results of this watercolor crayon shaving art.

09/28/2011 at 12:04 AM in 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Crayons & Pastels, Experiential, Family, Group, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Kandinsky-Inspired Collaborative Mural

Candice Ashment Art shares a beautiful
Kandinsky-inspired collaborative mural that she
created for her daughter's second grade class. She
also made a smaller, family-sized version here.

09/28/2011 at 12:02 AM in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Art History, Collage, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Paint | Permalink | Comments (0)

Make A Scrappy Bracelet

You can learn how to make these scrappy fabric
cuff bracelets at The Child's Paper! I think these would
be a great party craft for slightly older kids :)

09/27/2011 at 12:06 AM in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Inside, Mother's Day Crafts, Needlework, Party Ideas, Sewing & Stitchery, Textiles, Wearables | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stress Ball Balloons DIY

I love the expressions on these stress ball balloons
filled with playdough! Get the details on how to
make them at Pre-school Play.

09/27/2011 at 12:04 AM in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family, Gifts to Make, Group, Homeschooling | Permalink | Comments (0)

Chalk Colored Salt Art

My Kids Make shows you an easy way to make colored
salt with chalk that you can then use to make
some beautiful textured art!

09/27/2011 at 12:02 AM in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, All Ages, Art, Doughs, Paints, Mixes, and Concoctions, Experiential, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside | Permalink | Comments (0)

I would love your vote...

I hope you enjoy all the great art and craft projects
that I feature here on The Crafty Crow and if you do,
would you consider voting for me over at Parents.com
in the Best Craft for Kids category? I would really
appreciate it! Thank you so much!

09/26/2011 at 11:59 PM in Crafty Crow Chatter | Permalink | Comments (0)

Alphabet Glue Giveaway!

There's a new issue of Alphabet Glue out and in
today's giveaway five winners will receive a free copy!

As with the first two volumes, this issue of Alphabet Glue
includes page upon colorful page of activities, projects
and printables aimed at inspiring kids and their families
to engage with the literary world around them.

There are bookmaking projects, of course, as well as
printable fiction and non-fiction reading lists to take along
on your library adventures. This issue also includes a fun
activity to encourage the curiousity of aspring scientists,
and has a special feature on the geography of stories
and story mapping as well.

Build bridges, make a story graph, follow your favorite
story character on the map. Make stickers and beautiful
buntings and plans for great writing. Ask questions
and look for the answers. Fall is here at last, let's
jump into the leaf pile.

Inside Volume Three:

A Reading List for Fall

Year of Favorites Reading Calendar

Story Buntings

Question Boxes

Non-Fiction Reading Resources

Fabric Covered Center-Stitched Books

Inspiration Envelopes

Accordion-Fold Sticker Books

Toothpick Bridge Construction

The Geograpy of Stories:

"You are Here" Reading List

Ants Go Marching Story Map

Story Excitement Charts

Traditional Story Maps

If you don't want to wait around for the giveaway
then click on over to Alphabet Glue and get your
own copy for only $4! You can also follow
Alphabet Glue on Facebook here.

To enter this giveaway for a downloadable issue of
the latest volume of Alphabet Glue leave a comment on
this post. I always love to hear the names of some
of your favorite children's books! If you are reading
this on Facebook or Twitter please visit this post
on The Crafty Crow to enter.

Only one entry per person. Comments will close
at midnight P.S.T. on Saturday, October 1st and five
winners (chosen using the Random Number Generator)
will be announced here on Monday, October 3rd.
This giveaway is available worldwide.
Good luck!